Executive Assistant for Philanthropic Leader

Knightsbridge Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run investment and property development company in Greater London is seeking an Executive/Personal Assistant to support their principal. This hybrid role is primarily based at the principal's home in Hampstead with 1-2 days in Mayfair. Candidates should have 5 years of relevant experience, strong discretion, and be proactive. The position involves managing a busy inbox, complex diary scheduling, and stakeholder communications. This is a unique opportunity for career progression within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of EA experience, ideally in the property industry.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with good attention to detail.
• Discretion is essential.
• Tech-savvy - the principal is not.

Responsibilities

• Manage inbox and respond on the principal’s behalf.
• Complex diary management, including setting up meetings.
• Liaise with property tenants, agents, and solicitors.
• Oversee property management and prepare reports.
• Daily contact with other directors and EAs.

Skills

Executive Assistant experience

Stakeholder management

Proactive and resourceful

Good written and verbal skills

Discretion

Tech-savvy

Job description

The principal of a very successful family-run investment and commercial property development company working across prime location sites in Central London, is looking for an Executive/Personal Assistant.

80% Executive Assistant, 20% Personal Assistant – to their principal/director, loyal, kind and generous, super busy.

The role is mostly based at the principal's home in Hampstead, as she works from home. 1 or 2 days a week in the office in Mayfair (35 people)

*** Principal Is looking for a partnership with the candidate, endless opportunity for progression ***

• Inbox, response on principal’s behalf when needed, flagging, etc.
• Complax diary, setting up meetings, minimal international travel
• Stakeholder management
• Liaison with property tenants, agents, solicitors, etc.
• Document management, tenancy agreements, DocuSign
• Overseeing property management, preparing reports
• Daily contact with 3 other directors and other EAs
• Involvement wth principal’s philanthropic interests
• Adhoc projects

Candidate

• 5 years of EA experience, ideally in the property industry, but not essential
• Able to work fast-paced with good ATD
• Discretion essential
• V tech-savvy – principal is not tech-savvy
• Good written and verbal skills
• Proactive, resourceful, able to plan ahead
• Confident and ambitious
• Kind and thoughtful